Sen. Paul Bailey

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Addy Cocke, the 2026 valedictorian of White County High School, for her academic excellence. It formally commends her outstanding grade point average and achievements, recognizing her as a top student in Tennessee. The bill directs the General Assembly to present a copy of the resolution to her and wishes her success in the future.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution honors Samuel Ryan Ferrell, the 2026 Salutatorian of Stone Memorial High School, for his academic excellence. The bill formally commends him for his high grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities during his high school career. It directs the state to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to him as a recognition of his achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors the memory of J.T. Bennett, Jr., a retired police captain and veteran from Tennessee. It recognizes his life service, including his time in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and his nearly forty-year career with the Cookeville Police Department. The resolution expresses the legislature's sympathy to his family and directs that a copy of the document be presented to his family as a tribute.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors Natalie Saxon-Adams for her contributions to Putnam County and the State of Tennessee. It recognizes her professional achievements, including her work with the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and her previous employment at Seven Senses Food and Cheer. The resolution serves as a commemorative document to acknowledge her service and personal milestones, such as her recent birth of a son. Once signed by the Governor, the text will be presented to Saxon-Adams as an official record of recognition.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 1238 is a commemorative bill that honors the memory of Edgar "Ed" Royce McCoin, a retired industrial engineer and Vietnam veteran from Cookeville. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to his community, including his long career at Fleetguard and his decades of teaching at Tennessee Technological University. It expresses the state legislature's sympathy to his family and directs that a copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to his loved ones.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution honors Mary Denise McNeal for her distinguished service to the State of Tennessee as she retires from the District Public Defender's Office for the 13th Judicial District. The bill formally recognizes her long-term contributions, which include rising from a legal assistant to office manager and providing essential support to attorneys, staff, and clients since 2001. While the measure does not alter any laws or policies, it serves as an official commendation of her professionalism, leadership, and dedication to public service. The resolution also acknowledges her personal commitment to animal welfare and her positive impact on colleagues and the office environment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors and commends Ricky Anderson on the occasion of his retirement from Hunter Funeral Home in Sparta. It recognizes his decades of service in the funeral profession, where he provided care to families across Davidson, Overton, Putnam, Loudon, and White counties. The resolution does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official statement of appreciation for his contributions to the community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution formally recognizes Aaron Sullivan for his exemplary service as a legislative intern for Senator Paul Bailey and the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee. The document highlights his academic background and performance during the 2026 legislative session in Tennessee. This measure serves as an official commendation and does not alter any existing laws or government policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally honors Liya Rakeshbhai Patel as the 2026 Valedictorian of Cumberland County High School. The resolution acknowledges her academic excellence and participation in extracurricular activities, expressing the General Assembly's commendation for her achievements. It directs the state clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Ms. Patel, omitting certain legislative designations.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 1264 formally honors Macie Frazier, the 2026 Valedictorian of Van Buren County High School, for her academic excellence. The resolution commends her outstanding grade point average and participation in extracurricular activities while recognizing her achievement as a source of pride for her family and community. This legislative act serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation rather than establishing new laws or policies.